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Wells, William Frederick, 1762-1836, creator. A new and compendious treatise of anatomy and proportions of the human figure :
Wells, William Frederick, 1762–1836
A new and compendious treatise of anatomy and proportions of the human figure
1796
Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793. The draughtsmen's assistant, or, Drawing made easy :
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793
The draughtsmen's assistant, or, Drawing made easy
1786
Rodler, Hieronymus. Perspectiua :
Rodler, Hieronymus
Perspectiua
1546
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637-1714. A book of landskips & buildings pleasant & useful for youth to draw after.
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637–1714
A book of landskips & buildings pleasant & useful for youth to draw after
[between 1726 and 1736]
Guest, T. R. (Thomas Robert) A new pocket sketch book :
Guest, T. R. (Thomas Robert)
A new pocket sketch book
1807
Moxon, Joseph, 1627-1691. Practical perspective, or, Perspective made easie :
Moxon, Joseph, 1627–1691
Practical perspective, or, Perspective made easie
1670. (fol.)
The principles of drawing and painting :
The principles of drawing and painting
1811
The artist's vade mecum :
The artist's vade mecum
1786
Peacham, Henry, approximately 1576-approximately 1643. The art of dravving vvith the pen,
Peacham, Henry, approximately 1576–approximately 1643
The art of dravving vvith the pen,
1607
Browne, Alexander, active 1660-1677. Ars pictoria, or, An academy treating of drawing, limning, painting, etching :
Browne, Alexander, active 1660–1677
Ars pictoria, or, An academy treating of drawing, limning, painting, etching
1675
A book of drawing, limning, washing or colouring of maps and prints,
A book of drawing, limning, washing or colouring of maps and prints,
1647
The art of drawing without a master /
The art of drawing without a master
[1768]
Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793. The draughtsman's assistant, or, Drawing made easy :
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793
The draughtsman's assistant, or, Drawing made easy
[ca. 1801]
The compleat drawing-book :
The compleat drawing-book
MDCCLV [1755]
Francia, François-Thomas-Louis, 1772-1839. Progressive lessons tending to elucidate the character of trees :
Francia, François-Thomas-Louis, 1772–1839
Progressive lessons tending to elucidate the character of trees
1813
Angelo, Michael, 18th cent. The drawing school for little masters and misses :
Angelo, Michael, 18th cent
The drawing school for little masters and misses
1773
Six progressive lessons for flower painting :
Six progressive lessons for flower painting
January 1, 1802
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. The principles of drawing, or, An easy and familiar method whereby youth are directed in the practice of that useful art :
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
The principles of drawing, or, An easy and familiar method whereby youth are directed in the practice of that useful art
MDCCLII [1752]
The art of drawing in perspective :
The art of drawing in perspective
1777
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. Rules for drawing caricaturas :
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
Rules for drawing caricaturas
1789
Troili, Giulio, 1613-1685. Paradossi per pratticare la prospettiua senza saperla :
Troili, Giulio, 1613–1685
Paradossi per pratticare la prospettiua senza saperla
1683
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776. The art of drawing in perspective made easy :
Ferguson, James, 1710–1776
The art of drawing in perspective made easy
1775
A book of drawing, limning, washing or colouring of maps and prints :
A book of drawing, limning, washing or colouring of maps and prints
1660
The Art of drawing and painting in water-colours.
The Art of drawing and painting in water-colours
1731
Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793. All draughtsmen's assistant, or, Drawing made easy :
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793
All draughtsmen's assistant, or, Drawing made easy
[177-?]
Lamy, Bernard, 1640-1715. Perspective made easie, or, The art of representing all manner of objects as they appear to the eye in all scituations :
Lamy, Bernard, 1640–1715
Perspective made easie, or, The art of representing all manner of objects as they appear to the eye in all scituations
MDCCX [1710]
Albert Durer revived, or, A book of drawing, limning, washing, or colouring of maps and prints :
Albert Durer revived, or, A book of drawing, limning, washing, or colouring of maps and prints
1731
Prout, Samuel, 1783-1852. Rudiments of landscape in progressive studies /
Prout, Samuel, 1783–1852
Rudiments of landscape in progressive studies
1813
Cox, David, 1783-1859. A series of progressive lessons intended to elucidate the art of landscape painting in water colours.
Cox, David, 1783–1859
A series of progressive lessons intended to elucidate the art of landscape painting in water colours
1812
Hassell, J. (John), d. 1825. Hassell's drawing magazine ...
Hassell, J. (John), d. 1825
Hassell's drawing magazine ..
1808-1811
Albert Durer revived, or, A book of drawing, limning, washing, or colouring of maps and prints :
Albert Durer revived, or, A book of drawing, limning, washing, or colouring of maps and prints
[1698]
Rudiments of drawing, shadowing, and colouring flowers in water colours :
Rudiments of drawing, shadowing, and colouring flowers in water colours
1818 [i.e. 1817]
The excellency of the pen and pencil,
The excellency of the pen and pencil,
1668
Hayter, Charles, 1761-1835. An introduction to perspective, adapted to the capacities of youth, in a series of pleasing and familiar dialogues, between the author's children :
Hayter, Charles, 1761–1835
An introduction to perspective, adapted to the capacities of youth, in a series of pleasing and familiar dialogues, between the author's children
1813
Burgess, John Cart, 1798-1863. Useful hints on drawing and painting;
Burgess, John Cart, 1798–1863
Useful hints on drawing and painting;
1818
Roberts, James, 1753-approximately 1809. Introductory lessons with familiar examples in landscape :
Roberts, James, 1753–approximately 1809
Introductory lessons with familiar examples in landscape
1800
Alston, J. W. (J. William) Hints to young practitioners, in the study of landscape painting :
Alston, J. W. (J. William)
Hints to young practitioners, in the study of landscape painting
Murray, Henry, F.S.A., author The art of painting and drawing in coloured crayons :
Murray, Henry, F.S.A.
The art of painting and drawing in coloured crayons
[between 1906 and 1916]
Hayter, Charles, 1761-1835. An introduction to perspective, drawing, and painting :
Hayter, Charles, 1761–1835
An introduction to perspective, drawing, and painting
1815
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. The principles of design :
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
The principles of design
1777
Goeree, Willem, 1635-1711. An introduction to the general art of drawing,
Goeree, Willem, 1635–1711
An introduction to the general art of drawing,
1674
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. Rules for drawing caricaturas :
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
Rules for drawing caricaturas
1788
Francia, François Louis Thomas, 1772-1839. A series of progressive lessons, intended to elucidate the art of flower painting in water colours.
Francia, François Louis Thomas, 1772–1839
A series of progressive lessons, intended to elucidate the art of flower painting in water colours
1815
Alston, J. W. (J. William) Hints to young practitioners in the study of landscape painting :
Alston, J. W. (J. William)
Hints to young practitioners in the study of landscape painting
[1808?]
Hamilton, George, writer on art. The elements of drawing, for the use of students :
Hamilton, George, writer on art
The elements of drawing, for the use of students
1812
The artist's vade-mecum :
The artist's vade-mecum
1776 [i.e. 177-?]
The art of drawing in perspective:
The art of drawing in perspective
1755
Bowles's new preceptor in drawing ...
Bowles's new preceptor in drawing ..
[ca. 1799]
Instructions in the art of drawing and painting :
Instructions in the art of drawing and painting
[between 1782 and 1807]
The excellency of the pen and pencil,
The excellency of the pen and pencil,
1688
Dubreuil, Jean, 1602-1670. Perspective practical, or, A plain and easie method of true and lively representing all things to the eye at a distance, by the exact rules of art ... /
Dubreuil, Jean, 1602–1670
Perspective practical, or, A plain and easie method of true and lively representing all things to the eye at a distance, by the exact rules of art ...
1672
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776. The art of drawing in perspective made easy :
Ferguson, James, 1710–1776
The art of drawing in perspective made easy
1778
Taylor, C. (Charles), 1756-1823. Heads of a second set of lectures, on the polite arts /
Taylor, C. (Charles), 1756–1823
Heads of a second set of lectures, on the polite arts
1778
Barnes, Joseph. The young artist's companion :
Barnes, Joseph
The young artist's companion
[1815]
Nicholson, Peter, 1765-1844. The rudiments of practical perspective :
Nicholson, Peter, 1765–1844
The rudiments of practical perspective
1822
Smith, John, fl. 1673-1680. Short and direct method of painting in water-colours /
Smith, John, fl. 1673–1680
Short and direct method of painting in water-colours
1730
Hassell, J. (John), d. 1825. The speculum, or, Art of drawing in water colours :
Hassell, J. (John), d. 1825
The speculum, or, Art of drawing in water colours
1810
The art of drawing, in perspective ... To which are annexed, the art of painting upon glass, and drawing in crayons ... to which is added, a method of casting amber ...
The art of drawing, in perspective ... To which are annexed, the art of painting upon glass, and drawing in crayons ... to which is added, a method of casting amber ..
1757
Cox, David, 1783-1859. A series of progressive lessons :
Cox, David, 1783–1859
A series of progressive lessons
1820
Hassell, J. (John), d. 1825. The young artists assistant, or, A familiar introduction to the art of drawing, with instructions for colouring &c. /
Hassell, J. (John), d. 1825
The young artists assistant, or, A familiar introduction to the art of drawing, with instructions for colouring &c.
1810
Traité de la peinture au pastel ...
Traité de la peinture au pastel ..
1788
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769-1843. Rudiments of landscape drawing :
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769–1843
Rudiments of landscape drawing
1812
Great Britain. Home Office, creator, publisher. Advising the householder on protection against nuclear attack /
Great Britain. Home Office
Advising the householder on protection against nuclear attack
©1963
The student's treasure :
The student's treasure
MDCCLXXXIX [1789]
Craig, William Marshall, 1763 or 1764-1829. An essay on the study of nature in drawing landscape /
Craig, William Marshall, 1763 or 1764–1829
An essay on the study of nature in drawing landscape
1793
Burn, Robert Scott. The illustrated drawing-book :
Burn, Robert Scott
The illustrated drawing-book
[18--]
Laporte, John, 1761-1839. The progress of a water-coloured drawing :
Laporte, John, 1761–1839
The progress of a water-coloured drawing
[ca. 1807?]
The young artist's complete magazine, for the instruction of the young of both sexes, or, A complete body of the polite and useful arts :
The young artist's complete magazine, for the instruction of the young of both sexes, or, A complete body of the polite and useful arts
[1785?]
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733. A new drawing book of modes /
Picart, Bernard, 1673–1733
A new drawing book of modes
[1733?]
A new drawing-book of out-lines &c. : very proper for the first-practice of all who are willing to excell in that noble-art =
A new drawing-book of out-lines &c. : very proper for the first-practice of all who are willing to excell in that noble-art =
1722
Laporte, John, 1761-1839. The progress of a water-coloured drawing :
Laporte, John, 1761–1839
The progress of a water-coloured drawing
[ca. 1811]
Russell, John, 1745-1806. Elements of painting with crayons /
Russell, John, 1745–1806
Elements of painting with crayons
MDCCLXXII [1772]
Dagley, Richard, d. 1841. A compendium of the theory and practice of drawing and painting :
Dagley, Richard, d. 1841
A compendium of the theory and practice of drawing and painting
1819
P. L. The English academy :
P. L
The English academy
1672
Bluck, John (Printmaker), ill. [Progressive lessons for drawing landscapes]
John Bluck, active 1791–1819
[Progressive lessons for drawing landscapes]
[1800]
Cobin, A. Short and plain principles of linear perspective, adapted to naval architecture :
Cobin, A
Short and plain principles of linear perspective, adapted to naval architecture
1794
The art of painting in miniature ...
The art of painting in miniature ..
1752
Arts companion, or A new assistant for the ingenious,
Arts companion, or A new assistant for the ingenious,
1749
A new drawing book of heads, from Castiglione :
A new drawing book of heads, from Castiglione
[176-?]
The art of drawing, in perspective ... To which are annexed, the art of painting upon glass, and drawing in crayons ... also the art of etching, and that of japanning ... to which is added, a method of casting amber in any form whatever.
The art of drawing, in perspective ... To which are annexed, the art of painting upon glass, and drawing in crayons ... also the art of etching, and that of japanning ... to which is added, a method of casting amber in any form whatever
1763
The art of drawing and painting in water-colours.
The art of drawing and painting in water-colours
1755
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834. Lessons for beginners in the fine art /
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
Lessons for beginners in the fine art
[1796]
Lens, Bernard, 1682-1740. For the curious young gentlemen and ladies that study and practice the commendable art of drawing, colouring, etc. :
Lens, Bernard, 1682–1740
For the curious young gentlemen and ladies that study and practice the commendable art of drawing, colouring, etc.
1751
Peacham, Henry, 1576?-1643? The gentlemans exercise, or, An exquisite practise :
Peacham, Henry, 1576?-1643?
The gentlemans exercise, or, An exquisite practise
1634
A new drawing book engrav'd from the curious designs of that great master M. Poilly :
A new drawing book engrav'd from the curious designs of that great master M. Poilly
[approximately 1730]
Peacham, Henry, approximately 1576-approximately 1643. The first booke of drawing & limning.
Peacham, Henry, approximately 1576–approximately 1643
The first booke of drawing & limning
circa 1700?
Hayter, Charles, 1761-1835. An introduction to perspective, drawing, and painting in a series of pleasing and familiar dialogues between the author's children :
Hayter, Charles, 1761–1835
An introduction to perspective, drawing, and painting in a series of pleasing and familiar dialogues between the author's children
1820
Brown, Richard, architect. The rudiments of drawing cabinet and upholstery furniture:
Brown, Richard, architect
The rudiments of drawing cabinet and upholstery furniture
1820
Cousin, Jehan, ca. 1522-ca. 1593. L'art de dessiner /
Cousin, Jehan, ca. 1522–ca. 1593
L'art de dessiner
MDCCLXXVIII [1778]
Merigot, James. The amateur's portfolio, or, The new drawing magazine :
Merigot, James
The amateur's portfolio, or, The new drawing magazine
1815-1816
Robertson, Archibald, 1765-1835. Lessons on drawing, watercolors, and miniatures.
Robertson, Archibald, 1765–1835
Lessons on drawing, watercolors, and miniatures
1797-1803
The art of drawing, and painting in water-colours.
The art of drawing, and painting in water-colours
1763
Maslov, Aleksandr. Rukovodstvo kʺ risovanīi︠u︡ akvarelʹi︠u︡ ili vodi︠a︡nymi kraskami bezʺ pomoshchi uchiteli︠a︡ /
Maslov, Aleksandr
Rukovodstvo kʺ risovanīi︠u︡ akvarelʹi︠u︡ ili vodi︠a︡nymi kraskami bezʺ pomoshchi uchiteli︠a︡
1857
The principles of drawing, design, and engraving; :
The principles of drawing, design, and engraving;
1800
Heckel, Augustin, approximately 1690-1770, artist. The florist, or, An extensive and curious collection of flowers, for the imitation of young ladies, either in drawing, or in needle-work /
Heckel, Augustin, approximately 1690–1770
The florist, or, An extensive and curious collection of flowers, for the imitation of young ladies, either in drawing, or in needle-work
[1759]
Robson, William. Grammigraphia;
Robson, William
Grammigraphia;
1799
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519. A treatise on painting /
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452–1519
A treatise on painting
1802
Art of drawing and painting in water-colours :
Art of drawing and painting in water-colours
1770
Dagley, Richard, d. 1841. A compendium of the theory and practice of drawing and painting :
Dagley, Richard, d. 1841
A compendium of the theory and practice of drawing and painting
1818
Sanderson, William, Sir, 1586?-1676. Graphice :
Sanderson, William, Sir, 1586?-1676
Graphice
1658